ATW Bedford Running Festival
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ATW Bedford Running Festival
The ATW Bedford Running Festival is a multi-distance running event held at Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3RH. It takes place on the first weekend of September; the next scheduled edition is 5 September 2026.
Distances across the weekend include:
- Fun Run (children under 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- 5K
- Twilight 10K
- Half Marathon
- 20 Mile
Every finisher receives a custom designed medal and race goodies. Participants who complete two or more distances across the weekend receive a double finisher reward.
Across the weekend Russell Park hosts live music, entertainment, a festival village, a fully stocked bar, street food vendors, a funfair and activities aimed at families. The event supports local charities, including Alzheimer’s Research UK. Runners may receive a free entry by running for official charity partners and fundraising, and opportunities to donate and fundraise are offered during entry.
Entry prices range from GBP 13.00 to GBP 49.00 depending on distance. ATW does not offer refunds or transfers to another person but allows transfer of an entry to any future ATW event up to 48 hours before the original event date with no proof required.
The event is organised by Active Training World, established in 2011, a national events company running multiple event types and handling over 40,000 entries a year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
